How to travel from Penzance to Bournemouth, United Kingdom

The distance between Penzance and Bournemouth is around 314km (195 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 35m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Penzance to Bournemouth by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out BournemouthPenzance if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Reading and then to Bournemouth.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £150($175)
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Bus

Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Bournemouth Station off Holdenhurst Rd.

  • Duration10hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £19($23)
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Drive

Drive to Bournemouth.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Distance314km (195 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Penzance and Bournemouth

There are several options for getting from Penzance to Bournemouth by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £19 ($23) and will take around 10hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £55 ($65).

The distance between Penzance and Bournemouth is around 314km (195 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 267km (166 miles)

It takes around 6hrs to get from Penzance and Bournemouth by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Penzance to Bournemouth is to drive which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx £55 ($65).

The cheapest way to travel between Penzance and Bournemouth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Penzance and Bournemouth. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Penzance to Bournemouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Reading. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

Great Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Penzance and Bournemouth. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 6hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Penzance and Bournemouth. It typically takes around 10hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Penzance to Bournemouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Heathrow Airport London T23. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 10hrs.

National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Penzance and Bournemouth. Buses run twice daily and take around 10hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Penzance to Bournemouth. We recommend that you take the train to Reading and then to Bournemouth. instead which will take 6hrs.

The closest major airport to Bournemouth is Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Bournemouth. Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Penzance and Bournemouth. The distance is around 314km (195 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Penzance to Bournemouth is to take the train which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around £150 ($175).

How do I get from Penzance to Bournemouth

Compare travel optionsbetween Penzance and Bournemouth

Transport options from Penzance to Bournemouth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
6hrs
£150($175)
every 3 hours551km (342 miles)
Bus
10hrs
£19($23)
twice daily607km (377 miles)
Drive
3h 35m
£55($65)
on demand314km (195 miles)

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Airports near Bournemouth

The following major airports near Bournemouth offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

BOH
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
International Airport
Distance
7km (4 miles) from Bournemouth
SOU
Southampton Airport (SOU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
44km (28 miles) from Bournemouth
BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
94km (59 miles) from Bournemouth